Tract Maps and Parcel Maps
Subdivision Maps
Subdivision Maps are governed by California’s Subdivision Map Act, which is contained in the Government Code at section 66410 et seq. Generally speaking there are two types of subdivision maps in California: Tract (Final) Maps and Parcel Maps.
Their distinctions may be based on the number of Lots:
Four or fewer lots = Parcel Map
Five or more lots = Tract (Final) Map
[Note that you may file a Tract (Final) Map on a project of fewer than 5 lots if desired]
Their distinctions may be based on the use of the property:
Commercial / Industrial subdivision of 5 or more lots may be accomplished by Parcel Map There are other criteria which may impact the type o map required, and those criteria are set out in section 66426.
The Tentative Map is a planning document which need not be based on an accurate survey of the boundary and does not require the surveyor’s seal.
A Tentative Map is required for Tract (Final) Maps, but not for Parcel Maps, but can be used with Parcel Maps.
While the Tentative Map does not necessarily require preparation by a Land Surveyor, the Final Tract Map or Parcel Map do require a Land Surveyor’s signature and seal as these are documents which will be used to transfer the property after development.
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Boundary Analysis and Retracement
This involves reestablishing an existing boundary, as distinct from creating a new boundary. We research the property through deed records and maps to ascertain when and how its boundaries were originally created. We examine those creating documents to see what, if anything, was set (or to be set) at the property corners. We will also look at adjoining property documents to ensure their lines are agreeable with those of the property in question, and if not in agreement to ascertain why not, of possible. In the field we will search for controlling monumentation for the project and any other collateral evidence which could prove the location. Back in the office we will analyze the measurements and recovered evidence, compare those to the record, and state our conclusions on a plat of the survey.
